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make

[meɪk]

make Definition

  • 1to bring something into existence or cause something to exist
  • 2to produce something by working
  • 3to cause something to be or become something else

Using make: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "make" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She made a cake for her friend's birthday.

  • Example

    The company makes cars and trucks.

  • Example

    The rain made the road slippery.

  • Example

    He made himself a sandwich for lunch.

make Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using make

  • to exaggerate a small problem and make it seem much bigger than it really is

    Example

    She always makes a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to minor issues.

  • make hay while the sun shines

    to take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts

    Example

    Let's make hay while the sun shines and finish this project before the deadline.

  • to cause trouble or controversy

    Example

    He's always making waves at work by challenging his boss's decisions.

Phrases with make

  • to have an effect on something or someone

    Example

    Your donation can make a difference in the lives of many people.

  • to have enough money to pay for basic expenses

    Example

    It's difficult to make ends meet on a minimum wage salary.

  • make up one's mind

    to decide on something

    Example

    I can't make up my mind about what to wear to the party.

Origins of make

from Old English 'macian', meaning 'to make, form, construct'

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Summary: make in Brief

The verb 'make' [meɪk] means to create, produce, or cause something to exist or happen. It can refer to physical objects, such as 'The company makes cars and trucks,' or abstract concepts, such as 'Your donation can make a difference in the lives of many people.' 'Make' also appears in idioms like 'make a mountain out of a molehill,' which means to exaggerate a small problem, and 'make hay while the sun shines,' which means to take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts.

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